Charles Woodson was drafted No. 4 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 254 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 115 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 254
- Years as starter
- 16
- Career AV
- 1152nd at Michigan
- Pro Bowls
- 9
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Charles Woodson came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
254 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 115 career approximate value
- Games played
- 254
- Seasons as a starter
- 16
- Career approximate value
- 1152nd among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5649% of career value
- Final season
- 201517 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of Charles Woodson.
Washington State
Florida State
Penn State
Nebraska
Michigan in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Charles Woodson in the 1998 NFL Draft
Charles Woodson is a Defensive back out of Michigan selected No. 4 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft. 254 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 115 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Charles Woodson drafted?
Charles Woodson was selected No. 4 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/charles-woodson.
What college did Charles Woodson play for?
Charles Woodson played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Charles Woodson's NFL career turn out?
254 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 115 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/charles-woodson.